The former One Direction crooner, 23, canceled an upcoming Oct. 7 Autism Rocks concert in Dubai due to anxiety.

“I have been working over the last three months to overcome my extreme anxiety around major live solo performances I feel I am making progress but I have today acknowledged I do not feel sufficiently confident to move forward with the planned show in Dubai in October,” Malik said in a statement on the concert organizer’s website. “I am truly sorry to disappoint you. I hope to see you all soon.”

Ticket holders will receive a full refund.

This is the second time over the past few months Malik has pulled out of concert plans.

According to the BBC, Malik canceled his appearance at June’s Capital Summertime Ball. He blamed it on anxiety as well.